Monkey with Skull, Bronze, Circa 1900, By the German Sculptor Hugo Wolfgang Reinhold

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About This Piece

Hugo Wolfgang Reinhard
Oberlahnstein 1853 - 1900 Berlin
Monkey with Skull, circa 1900
Bronze, signed
Foundry: Gladenbeck "HG"
Size: approx. 12.5 x 6 x 8 cm, plus 2 cm base
Cast circa 1900

The fate of the "Monkey with Skull" and its creator, Wolfgang Hugo Reinhard, could not be more different. Immediately after Reinhard presented the sculpture at the Great Berlin Art Exhibition of 1893 as his final project for his studies at the Royal Academy of Arts in Berlin, the Berlin sculpture foundry Gladenbeck & Sohn offered to produce licensed casts. These went not only to private collectors but also to many international scientific institutions. They can still be admired today: at the Royal College of Surgeons in London, the Medico-Surgical Society in Aberdeen, the Boston Medical Library, and the Department of Zoology at the University of Edinburgh. The most famous location is probably a Russian

specimen: It adorned (and still adorns) Vladimir Ilyich Lenin's desk.

While the sculpture's fame and renown grew steadily, Rheinhold was almost forgotten after his early death. Only after an exhibition in Aberdeen in 1989 did serious biographical research begin. Most of what has been gathered about Rheinhold since then has only been published in the last 15 years.

Rheinhold was not only a sculptor but also studied philosophy.

He was also a co-founder of a "German Society for Ethical Culture." Perhaps this explains the multifaceted meaning of his "Monkey." It not only represents a decidedly humorous commentary on the Darwinism debate but, with the Genesis quote "Eritis sicut deus" ("You will be like God"), simultaneously appeals to the ethical responsibility of all science.

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Period	1890 to 1919
Production Period	1890 to 1919
Country of Manufacture	Germany
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Art Nouveau
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
Product Code	QFT-2379921
Materials	Bronze
Color	Multicolored
Width	6 cm 2.4 inch
Depth	8 cm 3.1 inch
Height	15 cm 5.7 inch
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A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

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